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Intermediate Algebra for College Students

Summary

4-color hardback text w/complete text-specific instructor and student print/enhanced media supplement package AMATYC/NCTM Standards of content and Pedagogy integrated in current, researched, real-world Applications, Discover For Yourself Boxes and extensively revised Exercise Sets. Graphing calculator content is featured in Technology Boxes, applications and exercises Early introduction and heavy emphasis on modeling demonstrates and utilizes the concepts of introductory algebra to help students solve problems as well as develop critical thinking skills One-page Chapter Projects (which may be assigned as collaborative projects or extended applications) conclude each chapter and include references to related Web sites for further student exploration The influence of mathematics in fine art and their relationships are explored in applications and chapter openers to help students visualize mathematical concepts and recognize the beauty in math

Table of Contents

Preface

ix

To the Student

xxiii

Algebra and Problem Solving

1

(128)

The Real Numbers and the Number Line

2

(15)

Operations with the Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

17

(12)

Graphing Equations

29

(15)

Properties of Integral Exponents

44

(13)

Scientific Notation

57

(8)

Soving Linear Equations

65

(12)

Mathematical Models

77

(12)

Strategies for Soving Problems

89

(40)

Chapter Project

113

(2)

Summary

115

(2)

Review Problems

117

(8)

Chapter Test

125

(4)

Functions, Linear Functions, and Inequalities

129

(94)

Introduction to Functions

130

(15)

Linear Functions and Slope

145

(19)

The Point-Slope Equation of a Line

164

(11)

Solving Linear Inequalities

175

(9)

Compound Inequalities

184

(11)

Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

195

(8)

Linear Inequalities Containing Two Variables

203

(20)

Chapter Project

210

(2)

Summary

212

(2)

Review Problems

214

(5)

Chapter Test

219

(4)

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

223

(92)

Linear Systems of Equations in Two Variables

224

(16)

Problem Solving and Modeling Using Systems of Equations

240

(15)

Linear Systems of Equations in Three Variables

255

(14)

Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems

269

(12)

Solving Linear Systems of Equations Using Determinants and Cramer's Rule